GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES THE 2025 NATIONAL SOCIAL PROTECTION POLICY
Government has today launched the 2025 National Social Protection Policy aimed at improving human life through a “lifecycle approach” that ensures that individuals receive support tailored to their specific needs at various points in their lives. Minister of Community Development and Social Services, Ms Doreen Mwamba who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ms Angela […]
Read MoreGOVERNMENT REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO END HARMFUL PRACTICES AND PROMOTE GENDER EQUALITY
Government has reaffirmed its commitment to end all forms of harmful practices and ensure gender equality is enhanced to promote holistic human development. Ministry of Community Development and Social Services Permanent Secretary, Ms Angela Kawandami has underscored the need to address persistent and deeply rooted harmful practices that hinder sustained progress towards achieving gender equality. […]
Read MoreGOVERNMENT CONDEMNS INCREASED CHILD ABUSE CASES
Ministry of Community Development and Social Services Minister,Ms Doreen Mwamba, is deeply disturbed by the recent reports of horrific sexual abuse of children. She has cited the recent report of three minors who were allegedly defiled by their father in Lusaka’s Barlastone area and another of a biological father who was caught raping his sick […]
Read MoreZAMBIA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO ENDING ALL FORMS OF CHILD MARRIAGES
The Zambian government has reaffirmed its commitment to ending all forms of child marriages through effective legal and policy frameworks. Ministry of Community Development and Social Services Permanent Secretary, Ms Angela Kawandami, has emphasized the need for renewed stakeholder commitment to end child, early and forced marriages by 2030. Ms Kawandami who is attending the […]
Read MoreZAMBIA AND TURKEY STRENGTHEN BILATERAL RELATIONS TO FOSTER HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
The Zambian and Turkish governments have pledged to strengthen their longstanding bilateral relations to navigate various socio-economic challenges in pursuit of holistic social protection and national development. This came to light when Turkish Ambassador to Zambia, Mr Huseyin Barbaros Dicle, paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Community Development and Social Services, Ms Doreen […]
Read MoreGOVERNMENT STRENGTHENS FOOD SECURITY PACK GUIDELINES
Government, through the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services has called for adherence to the Food Security Pack (FSP) programme guidelines among government officers to promote implementation efficiency. Speaking when he officially opened the validation meeting of the FSP guidelines, Director for Community Development, Mr Changano Ngoi, acknowledged the programme as being an integral […]
Read MoreMCDSS CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services has joined the rest of the World to commemorate this year’s International Women’s Day under the theme “For All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, Empowerment”. Members of staff participated in the marchpast to reaffirm their dedication to providing quality services for the poor […]
Read MoreMATERO AFTER CARE CENTRE IN POWER SUPPLY BOOST
Matero After Care Centre, a home for the aged, run under the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services has received a boost in its energy supply, following the handover of a solar system by Entrepreneurs Financial Centre (EFC). The donation, received by Minister of Community Development and Social Services, Ms. Doreen Mwamba, is expected […]
Read MoreMCDSS AND ZAMBIA RED CROSS SOCIETY PONDERS MOU TO STRENGTHEN CRISIS RESPONSE
The Zambia Red Cross Society has expressed interest to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services aimed at strengthening collaboration and response in humanitarian support. By formalizing the MoU, the partnership seeks to enhance social protection efforts, improve crisis response mechanisms, and extend outreach to communities in […]
Read MoreCHILDREN TAKE OVER THE AIRWAVES TO MARK INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S DAY OF BROADCASTING
Children across the country have today taken over radio and television airwaves to commemorate the International Children’s Day of Broadcasting (ICBD), as they amplify their voices on issues affecting them. Under the theme “Our Children, Our Future,” young broadcasters are using broadcast media to address critical concerns among them, early child marriages, child abuse and […]
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